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Definition: Meaning of, awe in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɔː /

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  1. a feeling of great respect and liking for someone or something
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  2. be/stand in awe of somebody also hold somebody in awe to admire someone and have great respect for them and sometimes a slight fear of them
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
awe awed awed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
awing awes
[transitive usually passive]
  1. formal if you are awed by someone or something, you feel great respect and liking for them, and are often slightly afraid of them
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awe used in phrases

  • awe-inspiring (adjective)
    1. extremely impressive in a way that makes you feel great respect
  • awe-stricken (adjective)
    1. AWESTRUCK
  • shock and awe (noun)
    1. the very quick use of a very large amount of force by the military, in order to make the enemy no longer want to fight
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